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JD Fine & Company Recalls Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall 10-216 · May 4, 2010 · JD Fine

What to doConsumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-216 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 4, 2010
Brand
JD Fine
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
Children's Hooded Velour Sweatshirts with Drawstrings
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 1,700
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Sweet Tart" brand name in three styles: G80072873C in navy with rhinestones in the shape of a star; G80072874M in pink with rhinestones in the shape of a peace sign; and G80072875F in gray with rhinestones in the shape of a heart. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes XS, S, M and L and the name "Sweet Tart" can be found on the neck label.

Is my product affected?

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  • Children's Hooded Velour Sweatshirts with Drawstrings · About 1,700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Saks Off 5th Avenue outlet stores from July 2009 to April 2010.; JD Fine & Company, of Concord, Calif..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact JD Fine & Company collect at (925) 521-3300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.sweettartgirl.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Children's Hooded Velour Sweatshirts with Drawstrings (About 1,700 units). This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Sweet Tart" brand name in three styles: G80072873C in navy with rhinestones in the shape of a star; G80072874M in pink with rhinestones in the shape of a peace sign; and G80072875F in gray with rhinestones in the shape of a heart.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.